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View Poll Results: What trail do you want to get beaten up on?
San Juan Trail to Cocktail Rocks 12 34.29%
Aliso Wood 11 31.43%
Other: post your other suggestion 12 34.29%
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:24 PM   #41 (permalink)
 
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I rode my SS at SART and at Fully Loop and both times the SS sat for long periods of time after that... neither were that much fun for me.
You can bring the Dos Niner if you want.
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:24 PM   #42 (permalink)
 
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I am new to SS'ing. What gear should I run?

Maybe we could do Holy Jim to Trabucco. I heard that is easy...
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:25 PM   #43 (permalink)
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Haha, I actually don't care where it is. I just want these SSufferfest threads to end.
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:26 PM   #44 (permalink)
 
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I am new to SS'ing. What gear should I run?
Depends on the destination. Fully and Santa Rosa you can ride a 32/18 without a problem.
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:26 PM   #45 (permalink)
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sorry, jose, but there is a huge difference between SSing the fully loop and san juan.

loop: fun, easy
SJT: fun, moderate to hard.....especially for a noob sser.
I hear ya and thats why I offer to do the loop!!! if people feel like they can handle it than do San Juan!! but SART is prob better for the noobs (and for me) b/c u can rest inbetween climbs like on the loop!! is only longer and better ride than the loop!!
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:28 PM   #46 (permalink)
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You can bring the Dos Niner if you want.
I'm selling my SS. Not worried about that. But, you guys are looking for places to take newbs. Just trying to say that as a SS newb neither of those places were that fun for me!

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I am new to SS'ing. What gear should I run?

Maybe we could do Holy Jim to Trabucco. I heard that is easy...
No way, dude.. if you aren't mashing up WHT you aren't trying!!
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:28 PM   #47 (permalink)
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Wait, so you DON'T like the SS at Fullerton? I'm thinking you and I may have completely different ideas as to what is fun on an SS and what isn't.
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:30 PM   #48 (permalink)
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Wait, so you DON'T like the SS at Fullerton? I'm thinking you and I may have completely different ideas as to what is fun on an SS and what isn't.

yeah I dont get it either!! she does those big mile rides with all that pain but she dont like the SS thing no mo? I'm confused!!
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:30 PM   #49 (permalink)
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Just dont make it at 8am please
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:33 PM   #50 (permalink)
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I rode my SS at SART and at Fully Loop and both times the SS sat for long periods of time after that... neither were that much fun for me.
a valid point.

Reflux an Shinken: i think Allison's referring to the loop as on the mundane side. not sure what she's referring to for SART as I've never ridden it...

I'm also the freak that enjoys SJT to cocktail rock even when out of shape (that'll pizz off Duan )
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:33 PM   #51 (permalink)
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yeah I dont get it either!! she does those big mile rides with all that pain but she dont like the SS thing no mo? I'm confused!!


I like my SS, but it is my least ridden bike. I may eventually tear down my Enduro as well, but that won't sell (it is beat, and with lifetime warranty, I'll keep it!).

There are other bikes I want to try, so gotta get rid of one of the stable!

If I was a stronger rider I could SS VQ, but I'm not. So, realistically the SS just sits there too often.
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:35 PM   #52 (permalink)
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Just dont make it at 8am please

ok- how about 7?
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:37 PM   #53 (permalink)
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Valid points all around.

Is SART also known as the Post Office Ride? It's deep within the 909, right?
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:39 PM   #54 (permalink)
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Valid points all around.

Is SART also known as the Post Office Ride? It's deep within the 909, right?
It's up near Angelus Oaks. You can start out by riding behind the AO Post Office

It's a great ride.
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:41 PM   #55 (permalink)
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realistically the SS just sits there too often.
well maybe u should ride it more often!! train on it!! get those legs stronger than use the gears for the VQ!!

but hey guuatt do I know right!! NM!!!
(i guess u dont know that SSing is easier than gears )
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:49 PM   #56 (permalink)
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(i guess u dont know that SSing is easier than gears )
damn- and i thought i was the only freak that thought this way...
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Old 01-22-2008, 02:54 PM   #57 (permalink)
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I voted for SJT, but on second thought, Aliso is probably a better place to go. For a complete newbie, the climbs are steep enough to be a challenge, but short enough to not be discouraging (walking distance to the top of climb isn't so far). Whereas SJT, you're pretty much screwed until you get to within a mile of Cocktail Rock.

SART, on the other hand, might be worth a shot. Although, an out and back from the Post Office to Southfork might be a stretch for a SS newbie to do. In all likelihood, it'll be more like Post Office to Glass road.
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he decided now everyone stop posting on this thread and go sign up for the ride
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Old 01-22-2008, 03:00 PM   #59 (permalink)
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he decided now everyone stop posting on this thread and go sign up for the ride

Hey everyone!!! listen to Jordan!! he has given the ORDER!!!
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